Midwest Energy Solutions Conference
Date:
1/31 - 2/2
Location:
Chicago, IL
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Get In TouchCome see us at Booth #103!
Moderating:
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Paige Knutsen
Regional Vice President
Session title:
Developing our Workforce by Reaching Broader Communities
Session Details:
01/31/2023
3:45 PM
Marriott Ballroom
Session Description:
When it comes to workforce development, how can we ensure that the most vulnerable populations are not left out of the conversation but prioritized? In this panel, we will highlight various success stories on programs from around our region that not only develop, but also diversify our workforce. Paige will be moderating this session.
Attending:

Paige Knutsen
Regional Vice President

Dean Laube
Regional Vice President
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Marc Oetjens
Program Operations Director
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Joe Wadel
Program Operations Director

Mylan Stevens
Program Operations Director

Rose Shannon
Program Operations Director

Aron Jarr
Senior Director of Business Development

Dena Jefferson
Director of Regulatory Affairs

Michael Romeo
Vice President of Business Development

Jason LaStella
Senior Director of Business Development
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Eve Pytel
Program Manager III

Emily Lanyon
Program Manager III
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Jennifer Alvarado
Program Manager III
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Bill Risley
Program Manager III
AESP Annual Conference
Date:
2/27 - 3/2
Location:
New Orleans, LA
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Get In TouchSpeaking:
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Terry Sobolewski
Chief Executive Officer
Session title:
Daring to Be Different - Utilities Leading the Change
Session Details:
02/28/2023
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Grand Ballroom
Session Description:
The utility sector is facing a pivotal moment in its history. Rising to the challenge requires reframing potential threats into new opportunities through the pursuit of both technical and market innovation. Join us as we kick off our 33rd Annual Conference by hearing from utility executives who are doing just that - doing decarbonization differently; doing community differently; doing planning differently; and doing equity differently.
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Brady Loomis
Marketing Strategist
Session title:
Beneficial-what? Decarbon-who? How to Engage Customers on Complex Utility Topics
Session Details:
02/28/2023
3:15 - 4:30 PM
Salon E
Session Description:
Utility customers have a hard time understanding complex utility topics like energy efficiency, beneficial electrification, demand response, decarbonization, and time-of-use. By establishing your utility as a helpful resource, expert, and reliable provider, you can build higher customer satisfaction, increase program participation and drive more engagement. Learn how to accomplish this in a panel discussion with experts from Questline Digital, Elk River, Baltimore Gas and Electric, and Franklin Energy.
Attending:
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Terry Sobolewski
CEO

Paige Knutsen
Regional Vice President

Dean Laube
Regional Vice President
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Carol Weston
Regional Vice President
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Rosa Cassidy
VP of Commercial Excellence

Michael Romeo
VP of Business Development

Aron Jarr
Senior Director of Business Development

Jason LaStella
Senior Director of Business Development
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Greg Caggiano
Director of Business Development
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Jonathan Budner
Director of Business Development
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Ed McGlynn
Program Operations Director
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Hollie Whitmire
Regional Director
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Joe Wadel
Program Operations Director
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Angie Bivens
Outreach Manager I
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Nate Wolf
Program Manager II
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Joe Bickham
Program Manager III
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Brady Loomis
Marketing Strategist
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Jamie Delk
Director of Marketing Strategy